Community Events

December 12, 2002

Beaverdam Park

Beaverdam Park will hold these classes and activities in the coming weeks. For information, call the park at 693-2107.

NATURE'S ORNAMENTS. Using pinecones and other natural material to make holiday decorations. Meet 10-11 a.m. Dec. 21 in the Whitcomb Lodge at Beaverdam Park. All materials will be provided. Not recommended for those under age 5. The registration fee is $3 for ages 10 and older or $2 for ages 9 and under. Registration deadline: Dec. 19.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT. Providence Baptist Church will present its Living Singing Christmas Tree, "An Old Fashioned Christmas," under the direction of John Thomas 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 and 4 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at the church, 3501 Providence Road, Hayes. Admission is free, but requires tickets, which can be picked up at the church office. Information: 642-5812.

CHORAL CONCERT. The Gloucester High School Choral Music Department will present its annual holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the school auditorium, 6680 Short Lane. The GHS "D'Otisingers," GHS Chorale, and ninth and 10th grade choruses will be featured, with solos by junior and senior members of the choral department. Admission is free, but those attending are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the school's Student Council Association food drive. Donations to benefit the Arnold-Bowditch Choral Music Scholarship Fund and the GHS/Virginia Music Educator's Summer Music Camp will also be accepted. Information: 693-2526.

BASKETBALL. Basketball for youth ages 12-18. Participants who are 12 years old must have turned 12 as of Sept. 30, 2002. All older participants must still be in high school. Cost: $22. Registration deadline: Jan. 3.